Based on Good Life with Osteoarthritis in Denmark (GLA:D®), the GLA:DTM Canada program follows current recommendations for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA). The program reflects the latest OA research and has been developed based on feedback from people with OA, as well as healthcare professionals who provide care to individuals with mild to severe symptoms. GLA:D Canada provides an evidence-based approach that works in the real world.
Price: $30
Runs every Tuesday and Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Start date: Feb 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
End date: March 27, 2026 (Friday)
Number of sessions: 16 sessions
Total fee: $480.00 ($30/session)
If you would like to register for an upcoming GLA:D program, please call us at (604) 827-6959 or reach us by email at pt.clinic@ubc.ca
What is the cost of GLA:D Canada?
Initial Assessment $70-$80
Group Sessions $30 per session
What is GLA:D Canada?
It is a 7-week education and exercise program for individuals with stiff or painful knees and/or hips, or individuals with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis. Research shows participants in GLA:D® are more physically active, report less pain, reduce the use of pain medications and may delay or prevent the need for surgery.
To determine if you will benefit from the GLA:D® program, you will undergo an assessment by a healthcare practitioner, which will include a physical assessment as well as some functional tests. Once you have been told the program is right for you, the GLA:D® program consists of:
- Two 60-minute group education sessions
- Twelve 60-minute exercise sessions completed with other GLA:D participants
- Data collection for quality monitoring
Option to register in the GLA:DTM Canada database to provide your outcomes and complete follow-up surveys (pre-program, 3 months, and 12 months after completing GLA:DTM Canada program. This information will monitor how the program is working for people with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis across the country and help us improve the program.
Is GLA:DTM Canada right for me?
If you answer ‘yes’ to the question below, book an assessment with our physiotherapists to find out if the GLA:D program is right for you!
- Do I have pain and/or stiffness in my knees and/or hips related to osteoarthritis?
For more information about the program, please visit: gladcanada.ca
GLA:D Online Maintenance Program (Temporarily Unavailable)
Please contact the clinic for more info.
Class Times: Tuesdays 10.30 am – Via Zoom
Call or email for more details
phone: (604) 827-6959
email: pt.clinic@ubc.ca